ASPORTUGUESAS

Asportuguesas is a Portuguese footwear brand born with the aim of creating quality, sustainable and eco-friendly shoes for men and women. It is the first brand in the world to have created cork flip-flops, and which uses 100% natural raw material which is recovered every nine years without the trees ever being cut down. The brand is inspired by nature and with their unique choice of natural and recycled materials they are committed to giving back what nature provides them. Wearing footwear from this brand is one of the choices that lead to a more sustainable future. For Asportuguesas, protecting the environment is as important as making quality footwear. From the choice of materials to the way they produce their shoes, the brand does everything in its power to use as little natural resources as possible. By purchasing Asportuguesas you don't just buy a pair of beautiful and comfortable shoes, you make a lifestyle choice and take a position that goes beyond style and comfort: you have the certainty that you are contributing to creating a greener planet. Made from rubber and cork, these quality shoes feature lots of different color combinations, from the simplest black, blue, gray and beige, to bright colors like red and yellow. Asportugesas means: - Sustainable materials - Rubber and cork are combined with recycled materials and therefore the use of natural resources is reduced to a minimum. - Negative Co2 release: The entire production process of the brand generates minimal emissions, and thanks to the characteristics of cork the CO2 balance is negative, helping to create a much cleaner atmosphere. - Manual extraction - The cork extraction process takes place by hand, the procedure is delicate and is carried out by expert workers. - Local economy - All the work is carried out by local workers, from extraction to the manufacturing of footwear. This allows more jobs to be maintained in more rural areas of the country. - Zero trees cut - The cork oak is regenerating, so every 9 years it can be extracted without damaging the plant and allowing it to live an average of 200 years. - 360° Green - Displays, packaging and all materials used for communication are recycled or recyclable.